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2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser - Specs

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Engine Specs
Transmission Specs

Exterior Dimensions
Interior Dimensions

Suspension Specs
Wheels and Tires
Brake Specs

All dimensions are in inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted.

Engine 2.4L, DOHC, 16-valve SMPI I-4 2.4-Liter DOHC, 16-Valve SMPI Turbocharged
Availability Standard - Base, Touring and Limited Edition Standard - PT Turbo
Type and Description Four-cylinder, inline, liquid-cooled I-4, liquid-cooled
Displacement 148.2 cu. in. (2429 cu. cm) 148.2 cu. in. (2429 cu. cm)
Bore x Stroke 3.44 x 3.98 (87.5 x 101.0) 3.44 x 3.98 (87.4 x 101)
Valve System Belt-driven DOHC, 16 valves, stamped-steel roller followers, hydraulic lash adjusters DOHC, four valves/cylinder,
hydraulic end-pivot roller followers
Fuel Injection Sequential multi-port, electronic Sequential, multi-port, electronic
Construction Cast-iron block, cast-iron bedplate, aluminum alloy head, balance shafts
Semi-permanent mold-aluminum block with cast-iron liners, cast-aluminum heads
Compression Ratio 9.4:1 9.4:1
Power (SAE net) 150 bhp (112 kW) @ 5200 rpm (62.5 bhp/L) 215 bhp (160 kW) @ 5000 rpm (61.8 bhp/L)
Torque (SAE net) 162 lb.-ft. (220 N•m) @ 4000 rpm 245 lb.-ft. (332 N•m) @ 3600 rpm
Max. Engine Speed 6240 electronically limited  
Fuel Requirement Unleaded regular, 87 octane R+M/2 Unleaded premium, 91 octane (R+M)/2 - preferred,
unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2 - acceptable
Oil Capacity 4.5 qt. (4.3L) plus filter 5 qt. (4.75L) with dry filter
Coolant Capacity 7.4 qt. (7.0L) 8 qt. (7.6L)
Emission Controls Three-way catalyst, heated oxygen sensor, internal engine features(a) Close-coupled three-way catalyst,
heated oxygen sensors and
internal engine features(a)
Max. Gross Trailer Weight 1000 lbs. (450 kg) (20 sq. ft. maximum allowable frontal area) None
EPA Fuel Economy mpg (City/Hwy) 20/27 - manual 20/26 - manual
20/25 - automatic 19/25 - automatic
(a) Meets LEV (Low Emission Vehicle) requirements in all 50 states.

Transmission Manual Five-Speed Getrag, Manual, Five-Speed Overdrive Automatic, Four-Speed Overdrive
Availability Standard - Base, Touring and Limited Edition Standard - PT Turbo Optional for all models (PT Turbo includes AutoStick®)
Description Five-speed, overdrive; synchronized in all forward ratios; reverse brake; cable-operated, three-plane shifter
Synchronized in all gears; cable-operated, three-plane shifter Electronic control, electronically modulated converter clutch
Gear Ratios
   1st 3.50 3.92 2.84
   2nd 1.96 2.21 1.57
   3rd 1.36 1.46 1.00
   4th 0.971 1.11 0.69
   5th 0.811 0.88 -
   Reverse 3.42 3.62 2.21
Final Drive 3.45 3.29 3.91
Overall Top-Gear 2.8 2.898 2.694

Dimensions & Capacities (a) 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser
Wheelbase 103.0 (2616)
Track, Front 58.3 (1481)
Track, Rear 58.2 (1478)
Overall Length 168.8 (4288)
Overall Width @ Front Seat 67.1 (1705)
Overall Height 63.0 (1601)
Ground Clearance 6.0 (152) - Base, Touring and Limited
5.8 (148) - PT Turbo
Estimated Base Curb Weight, lbs. (kg) 3108 (1411) - manual transaxle
3182 (1443) - automatic transaxle
Weight Distribution, % F/R 59/41 - with manual transmission at curb weight

Dimensions & Capacities (a) 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser
Drag Coefficient 0.379
Fuel Tank Capacity 15.0 gal. (57L)
Load Capacity(b) 865 lbs. (392 kg)
(b) Includes driver, passengers and all cargo.

Accomodations Front Rear
Seating Capacity 2 3
Head Room 40.4 (1026) 39.6 (1006)
Leg Room 40.6 (1032) 40.8 (1038)
Shoulder Room 54.6 (1386) 53.9 (1368.4)
Knee Clearance - 2.6 (65.8)
Hip Room 54.0 (1372) 46.8 (1188)
SAE Volume 51.8 cu. ft. (1.47 cu. m) 49.4 cu. ft. (1.40 cu. m)
Seat Travel 9.0 (228) horizontal - All,
1.38 (35) vertical with optional power height adjuster
Recliner Range 54°
SAE Cargo Volume Aft of Rear Seat 19.0 cu. ft. (0.538 cu. m)
SAE Cargo Volume Rear Seats Out 64.2 cu. ft. (1.82 cu. m)
Load Capacity 115 lbs. (52 kg)
EPA Interior Volume Index 120.2 cu. ft. (3.41 cu. m)


Suspension Chrysler PT Cruiser
Front MacPherson struts, asymmetrical lower control arms,
coil springs and link-type stabilizer bar
Rear Trailing arms, twist beam axle with integral tubular stabilizer bar, Watt's linkage, coil springs and gas-charged shock absorbers


Steering Chrysler PT Cruiser
Type Power rack and pinion
Overall Ratio 17.2:1
Steering Turns (lock-to-lock) 3.1 with base tires and manual transmission
3.0 with 16-inch tires and manual transaxle
2.8 with 16-inch tires and automatic transaxle
2.6 with PT Turbo
Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb) 36.7 ft. (11.2 m) with base tires and manual transaxle
37.9 ft. (11.6 m) with 16-inch tires and manual transaxle
40.2 ft. (12.3 m) with base or 16-inch tires and automatic transaxle
42.0 ft. (12.8 m) with PT Turbo and automatic transaxle
41.5 ft. (12.6 m) with PT Turbo and manual transaxle

Wheels
Standard - Base Type and material Steel
Size 15 x 6.0
Standard - Touring Type and material P195/65R15 all-season touring
Size Goodyear Eagle LS
Standard - Limited Edition Type and material Cast-aluminum, chrome clad
Size 16 x 6.0
Standard - PT Turbo Type and material Cast-aluminum, painted (optional chrome)
Size 17 x 6.0

Tires
Standard - Base Size and type P195/65R15 89T all-season touring
Mfr. and model Goodyear Eagle LS
Revs per mile (km) 839 (521)
Standard - Touring and Limited Edition Size and type P205/55R16 89T all-season touring
Mfr. and model Goodyear Eagle LS
Revs per mile (km) 840 (522)
Standard - PT Turbo Size and type P205/50R17 93H black sidewall all-season performance
Mfr. and model Goodyear Eagle RS-A
Revs per mile (km) 832 (517)

Brakes Standard - Base, Touring and Limited Edition Standard - Limited Edition; Optional - Base and Touring
Front
Size and Type 11 x 0.9 (280 x 23) vented disc
with 2.25 (57) single-piston sliding caliper
Same as standard with ABS
Performance disc - PT Turbo
Swept Area 227.2 sq. in. (1466 sq. cm) 227.2 sq. in. (1466 sq. cm)
Rear
Size and Type 8.66 x 1.57 (220 x 40) drum 10.62 x 0.35 (269 x 9) solid disc with 1.42 (36) single-piston sliding caliper and ABS and EVBP
Swept Area 85.7 sq. in. (553 sq. cm) 149.8 sq. in. (996 sq. cm)
Power Assist Type Tandem diaphragm, vacuum Tandem diaphragm, vacuum


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